2026 Max Planck Institute Internship

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral students worldwide with a basic background in Computer Science.
• Industry applicants with a similar background and an interest in academic CS research may also apply.
• Students looking for Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis projects are also welcome to apply. The internship project can be converted to a thesis if the student’s university allows.
• Internships are also an excellent opportunity for pre-doctoral students to explore computer science research prior to embarking on a research career.
• We encourage applicants with diverse academic backgrounds and interdisciplinary interests, e.g. intersecting social science, economics, law, humanities, and others.
• We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented groups in CS or other STEM fields.
• Our internships are very competitive and all applicants are expected to have an excellent academic record, regardless of its length.

Application Process